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White House and Maryland Governor Clash Over Speaking Role at Navy Investment Event
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Dispute Over Speaking Role
Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the Trump administration prevented him from addressing a major U.S. Navy investment announcement in Baltimore. The event will feature President Donald Trump, who is expected to outline details of a multi-billion-dollar partnership with defense contractor Anduril Industries. Moore told reporters he would not attend, asserting that the administration “blocked” his participation despite his involvement in securing the deal.
Background of the Anduril Investment
Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion in a manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Edgemere, southeast Baltimore. The project is intended to produce critical components for Virginia-class submarines, the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack subs. The agreement is projected to create over 3,100 permanent jobs and revitalize shipbuilding in a region that once built thousands of vessels during World War II. Anduril already operates a similar facility in California for the same submarine components.
Official Statements & Responses
A White House official said the president is “willing to work with anyone” to revitalize U.S. The official added that Governor Moore had been invited to the event “as a guest.”
Data & Statistics
- Investment amount: $3.7 billion (Anduril)
- Job creation: >3,100 permanent positions in Baltimore County
- Location: Tradepoint Atlantic, Edgemere, Maryland
- Related facilities: Existing Anduril plant in California; submarine assembly at Newport News, Virginia (?200 mi south of Edgemere)
Verbatim Quotes
- “But if the President of the United States wants to bring the circus into town and tell me that I am not allowed to speak, when we were in fact the ones to bring the deal, then I will let the circus be conducted while I go back to the work of the people,” — Wes Moore, rejected maryland governor
The disagreement highlights a broader contest over credit for the investment in a traditionally Democratic state where President Trump has historically faced limited approval. Both parties stress a willingness to collaborate on Maryland’s infrastructure projects, such as the reconstruction of the Key Bridge, even as their personal relationship remains strained.